About Mokokchung Mokokchung is a town and a municipal council in Mokokchung district in the Indian state of Nagaland. It is the district headquarters.
Mokokchung is located at . It has an average elevation of 914 metres (2998 feet). India census, Mokokchung had a population of 46,788. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Mokokchung has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 73%. In Mokokchung, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The economy of Mokokchung is based on agriculture. Rice, maize, millet, and vegetables are the main crops. The town is also a trading center for the nearby villages.
There are a few tourist places in and around Mokokchung. The Ao Church, the Dzükou Valley, and the Longkhum Village are some of the popular tourist destinations. The Ao Church, which is the oldest church in Nagaland, is located in the heart of the town. The Dzükou Valley, located about 30 kilometers from Mokokchung, is a picturesque valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains. The Longkhum Village, located about 60 kilometers from Mokokchung, is a tribal village inhabited by the Angami Naga tribe.
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